Ararat's original McLellan street Santa returns

ARARAT - The original McLellan Street Santa will make a return appearance atop the roof of number 45 McClellan Street on Christmas Eve continuing a tradition that has brought joy to the lives of generations of Ararat children.

Santa and his helpful elves will be about from 8.30pm next Tuesday to give away lollies and other treats to celebrate the arrival of the man in the big red suit.

McLellan Street also has several houses that will be well lit up with traditional Christmas lights for the occasion.

Tiffany (centre) scores a treat from Christmas elves James Curran (left) and Tom Louder (right) as they prepare for Santa's arrival.